ESC

ESC is a technology brand offering security cameras, networking products, and control systems. Their cameras support HD video, night vision, and remote management. ESC emphasizes reliability and integration with third-party systems. The brand is used by small businesses and residential customers looking for mid-range security solutions. ESC is valued for its combination of price and performance. How to connect to Esc IP cameras?

Connecting to your Esc IP camera

Esc IP camera connection options:
Try the following rtsp connection options in SmartVision to connect to Esc.

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.188
Default username: admin
Default password: admin

Default RTSP address 1080p:
rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554/user=admin_password=6QNMIQGe_channel=1_stream=0.sdp

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Esc IP camera

Initial setup of IP cameras starts by isolating the device from the main network and connecting it to a separate segment or directly to a laptop to avoid IP conflicts and prevent accidental external access. Identify the factory IP address and default credentials and change them right away. In large systems the same password can be used within an isolated subnet for easier management, but different passwords should be set for remote access.

rtsp address of Esc IP camera URL for streaming video

RTSP is a standard protocol for streaming video and audio over a network. It lets the camera connect to a recorder or software without vendor apps. The URL usually looks like rtsp://login:password@IP:554/path_to_stream. You can find it in the documentation, the web interface, or with SmartVision or ONVIF Device Manager.







ONVIF vs RTSP: What’s the Difference?

People often confuse ONVIF with video streaming — but ONVIF doesn’t transmit video at all.

Esc compatible software

Assign a static IP address from a dedicated range, place cameras in a separate VLAN, and block direct Internet access if cloud features are not used. Use SmartVison to find ESC on network. Disable UPnP, DDNS, auto-updates, and any unused protocols for security reason. If the camera does not support RTSP, check if you can enable it in settings. Try HTTP streaming if supported. If not, replace the camera with a model that supports RTSP or ONVIF.

SmartVision

SmartVision is a powerful Windows video surveillance software supporting IP cameras, continuous video recording. Capture every important moment with efficient IP camera recording using smart event detection and intelligent storage management.
Features include motion and object detection, face and license plate recognition, audio-only recording from IP cameras with automatic speech recognition in over 100 languages, cloud integration.

Key features of SmartVision

SmartVision applies smart detection algorithms so the system reacts only to real, relevant events
  • Full ONVIF compatibility with IP cameras.

    • Support for RTSP and HTTP protocols makes it possible to connect cameras from any manufacturer.
    • Optimized performance through GPU acceleration.
  • Automatic speech recognition in 100 languages

    • Audio can be recorded together with video, or separately without video to save disk space.
  • Continuous video recording in MP4 format (H.264 and H.265)

    • High-resolution video recording with efficient compression.
  • Automatic license plate recognition

    • Detection of vehicle license plates.
    • Reports on parking duration.
  • Object detection and classification

    • Event-driven video surveillance.
    • Automatic detection of people, animals, vehicles, and other objects.
  • Face recognition and person identification

    • Configuration of the system to recognize employees or visitors by face.
    • Reports showing each employee’s time spent in the office.
  • Timelapse recording to save disk space

    • Adjustable frame-rate recording.
    • Reduces archive size while preserving only the key moments.
  • Smoke and fire detection

    • Built-in detection of smoke and flame in the frame.
    • Fast response to potential emergency situations.
  • Remote access and integration with cloud services

    • Remote playback of recorded video from any device.
    • Access to the video archive through mobile and web applications.
  • Smart video surveillance with motion detection

    • Recording only meaningful events to avoid overloading the archive with unnecessary footage.
  • Reliable system operation with automatic recovery

    • Protection against connection drops and stream errors, ensuring stable operation even with low-cost cameras or weak network connections..
  • Multi-server architecture

    • Behind its simple interface lies a multi-server architecture designed to operate at the scale of enterprise systems and large surveillance data centers
What Users Are Saying About SmartVision
SmartVision brings simplicity and intelligence to security with its AI-powered VMS. It’s easy to use, provides real-time motion detection, and gives you remote access to your cameras. Here’s what users are saying:
  • If you want a no-nonsense, reliable security system, SmartVision is the way to go. It's user-friendly and packed with powerful features like real-time motion detection and cloud storage options. It's the perfect balance of high-tech security without any unnecessary complexity.
    George Clark
  • SmartVision has made monitoring my property easier than I ever imagined. The intelligent video analysis works perfectly, and I get notifications only when something important happens. It's efficient, reliable, and incredibly easy to use. I'd highly recommend it.
    Thomas Stewart